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07 May
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, March 2007

Indications are that economic growth was maintained during the month of March, buoyed by continued firming in both residential and commercial construction activity, alongside a less brisk expansion in consumer demand. Mo...

03 May
2007
Release of Quarterly Economic Review, December 2006

The QER for December 2006 includes information on monetary and economic developments for the quarter.

16 Apr
2007
Advance Release of Domestic Economic Developments, 4th Quarter 2006

Preliminary evidence suggests that economic activity remained positive during the fourth quarter, buoyed by steady growth in construction output and domestic demand, which offset weakness in the tourism sector. Fiscal op...

03 Apr
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, February 2007

During the review month, initial data suggests that the growth momentum was maintained, buoyed by steady increases in construction related tourism investments, as well as moderate growth in domestic demand. Monetary deve...

28 Feb
2007
Quarterly Statistical Digest, February 2007

QSD February 2007 is now available, for complete viewing of monetary, financial and economic statistics through December 2006, please click on the link below.

28 Feb
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, January 2007

Preliminary indications suggest continued growth in the domestic economy during January, supported by ongoing construction activity and tourism-related investment expenditures. Public sector foreign currency loan proceed...

15 Jan
2007
WARNING NOTICE: January 10, 2007

The Central Bank of The Bahamas issues warnings about dealing with named persons, whether these are individuals or companies, to alert the public and the financial services sector, that where such persons offer banking o...

12 Jan
2007
Release of Quarterly Economic Review, September 2006

The QER for September 2006 includes information on monetary and economic developments for the quarter.

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08 Jan
2007
Advance Release of Domestic Economic Developments, 3rd Quarter 2006

Indications are that the strengthening in the Bahamian economy observed in the first half of the year was maintained during the third quarter, reinforced by a continuation of strong consumer demand. Construction output a...

01 Jan
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, December 2006

The expansion in economic activity was sustained during December, reflecting continued firming in private sector demand as evidenced by an increase in credit, as well as robust growth in the construction sector in respon...

01 Jan
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, November 2006

During the month of November the Bahamian economy maintained positive momentum supported by strong consumer demand, which stimulated robust growth in private sector credit and sustained the expansion in construction acti...

08 Dec
2006
List of Banks and Trust Companies: 30/09/06

The Central Bank of The Bahamas recently published the names of Banks and Trust Companies licensed in The Bahamas under the Banks and Trust Companies Regulation Act, 2000, as at 30th September, 2006.

06 Dec
2006
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, October 2006

Initial data suggests that economic growth was sustained during the month of October, reflecting continued firming in construction activity and consumer demand.

04 Dec
2006
Anti-Money Laundering Seminar Documents

On 29th November, 2006 the Central Bank of the Bahamas hosted an Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for licensees at the British Colonial Hilton. Two papers resulting from that seminar titled (i) Risk Rating Framework and (ii...

01 Dec
2006
SUISSE SECURITY BANK & TRUST LIMITED WINDING UP ORDER

SUISSE SECURITY BANK & TRUST LIMITED WINDING UP ORDER